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Welcome to the KIA’s news hub—a window into our vibrant world of community engagement, cultural preservation, sustainable development, and more. Here, you'll discover the latest stories, updates, and insights on the Kitikmeot region and the KIA’s work to support it.

August 14, 2026

IIBA Newsletter: 2025 Year in Review

Please see below for the English , Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun Versions of the 2025 Year in Review IIBA Newsletter.

July 24, 2026

2026 Jack Kaniak Memorial Scholarship

Jack Adjion Kaniak was born August 19, 1951 In Aimaukattaq near Bathurst Inlet. Jack was passionate about importance of...

July 21, 2026

Lorraine Peterson Joins the KIA as Cambridge Bay Community Liaison Officer

Earlier this week Lorraine Peterson took over the role of the Community Liaison Officer (CLO) at the Kitikmeot Inuit...

July 3, 2026

Junna Ehaloak Retires

The KIA is happy (and a little sad) to announce Junna Ehaloak’s retirement effective July 3, 2026. Junna has...

June 29, 2026

The Kitikmeot Inuit Association Appoints David Nivingalok as Acting President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 29, 2026 – Cambridge Bay, NU: The Kitikmeot Inuit Association (KIA) announces the appointment of...

June 25, 2026

Toddler Tool Kit – now available at your local KIA Office

Created to support your child’s growth through: Boxes contain books and a variety of resources that may include:Inuit-Themed Books...

April 30, 2026

KIA Appoints Peter Akkikungnaq as Vice President – Wildlife and Environment

(For this press release as a PDF (in three languages), see bottom of this page. Media Inquiries: James Kaylor,...

April 26, 2026

Kitikmeot Inuit Association Names Pamela Hakongak Gross as Chief Executive Officer

(For this press release as a PDF (in three languages), see bottom of this page. Media Inquiries: James Kaylor,...

April 24, 2026

KIA is Saddened by the Passing of Former President Allen Maghagak

The Kitikmeot Inuit Association (KIA) is saddened by the news of the passing of Allen Maghagak. Allen’s commitment to...

April 22, 2026

KIA Official Candidates List

(For downloadable versions of this List in English, Inuktitut or Inuinnaqtun or a link to the Notice of Election,...